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Stephen G Tristram1, Bülent Bozdogan, Peter C Appelbaum

  • 1School of Human Life Sciences, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Tasmania 7250, Australia. Stephen.Tristram@utas.edu.au

Summary

This study identifies effective screening methods for extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs) in Haemophilus influenzae. Prediffusion and combination discs reliably detect ESBL-producing strains, crucial for antibiotic resistance monitoring.

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